- Guide price
- £1,400–£2,650
- Survey
- Free for new and replacement roofs
- Quote
- Fixed, in writing
- Coverage
- England, Wales, Scotland, NI
Staffordshire at a glance
- Largest towns
- Stoke-on-Trent, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Burton upon Trent, Cannock
- Postcode areas
- B, DE, ST, WS
- Building control
- Stoke-on-Trent City Council, Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council, East Staffordshire Borough Council and 6 other councils
- Neighbouring areas
- West Midlands · Derbyshire · Shropshire · Cheshire
- Guide price region
- West Midlands (baseline rates)
How much does a new dormer roof cost in Staffordshire?
Guide prices including VAT at West Midlands rates. The fixed price comes after a free survey for new and replacement roofs.
| Job | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Dormer (8 m²), GRP, scaffold | £1,400–£2,650 |
| Single garage (18 m²), EPDM rubber | £1,600–£2,800 |
| Extension (20 m²), GRP, new deck + insulation | £3,000–£5,400 |
Which flat roofs are common in Staffordshire?
Flat roofs in Staffordshire sit on shops with flat-roofed rear stores below flats, 1960s and 1970s link-detached houses with flat-roofed garages and porches and low-rise post-war blocks of flats. England averages roughly 870 mm of rain a year and the West Midlands sits close to that, so falls and outlets are the difference between a roof that drains and one that ponds. Approximate 1991–2020 regional averages based on Met Office data.
Building regulations in England
Replacing more than half of a roof over a heated room usually counts as renovating a thermal element, so it is insulated to current standards and notified to building control. Renovated roofs over heated rooms are insulated to around 0.16 W/m²K where that's feasible, and new extension roofs are built to 0.15 W/m²K. In Staffordshire the application goes to Stoke-on-Trent City Council, Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council, East Staffordshire Borough Council and 6 other councils. More on the rules.
Is GRP or EPDM better on a dormer roof?
GRP fibreglass is often the first choice on a dormer, because it is laid as a liquid resin over a mat and forms neat, rigid edges, corners and drip details on a small roof. It cures to a hard surface that copes with occasional foot traffic during window cleaning or maintenance.
EPDM rubber works well on a plain rectangular dormer and can usually be laid as one sheet, with no field joins. Unlike GRP, it does not depend on resin curing conditions on the day. Torch-on felt can be used, but working a torch close to timber cladding, fascias and tiles needs extra care, so a cold-applied system is often chosen instead.
We recommend the system after surveying the dormer, its edges and how it meets the main roof.
How long does a dormer roof replacement take?
The roofing itself typically takes one to three days, with scaffold going up before and coming down after. Allow a few extra days overall for the scaffold.
The room under the dormer stays usable, though it will be noisy during the strip-out, and dust can fall through gaps around the ceiling. Moving furniture away from the window helps. Scaffold usually needs space on the drive or garden, and sometimes a pavement licence. GRP has a strong smell while it cures, so keep the dormer windows shut on the day it is laid.
Which towns in Staffordshire do we cover?
- Stoke-on-Trent
- Newcastle-under-Lyme
- Burton upon Trent
- Cannock
- Tamworth
- Stafford
- Lichfield
- Kidsgrove
- Burntwood
- Longton
- Rugeley
- Leek
- Great Wyrley
- Biddulph
Dormer roofs in Staffordshire: questions
Which towns in Staffordshire do you cover?
All of Staffordshire. The main towns have their own pages below, and if yours isn't listed we still cover it: send your postcode and we'll confirm.
How much does a new dormer roof cost in Staffordshire?
£1,400–£2,650 for an 8 m² GRP dormer roof including scaffold, at West Midlands guide rates including VAT. The fixed price comes after a free survey for new and replacement roofs.
Which postcode areas do you cover in Staffordshire?
All of Staffordshire, including the B, DE, ST, WS postcode areas. Send your full postcode and we'll confirm.
Can you replace the lead on my dormer at the same time?
Yes, where lead forms part of the dormer abutment or cheek flashings, we include renewing it in the roof job.
Will insulating my dormer roof make it higher?
Yes, by the insulation thickness. We plan the build-up so the new roof still sits correctly under the main roof tiles at the back edge.
Why does my dormer leak at the back where it meets the roof?
That junction is the most common leak point, usually because the upstand or flashing under the tiles has failed. A proper re-roof rebuilds it.
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